| Q: |
Do child maltreatment victimization rates vary by the race/ethnicity of the victim? |
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Yes. In 2010, Black, Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Hispanic youth were more likely to be victimized than white youth. |
Maltreatment victimization rate by race/ethnicity, 2010
| Victim race/ethnicity* |
Rate** |
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| Black |
14.6 |
| Multiple race |
12.7 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native |
11.0 |
| Pacific Islander |
10.9 |
| Hispanic |
8.8 |
| White |
7.8 |
| Asian |
1.9 |
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Notes: *Race groups do not include Hispanic youth. Hispanic youth can be of any race. **The victimization rate is per 1,000 children under 18 in each race/ethnicity group. Rates are based on the unique count of child victims. This table is based on sample data reported by a varying number of states (Oregon & Pennsylvania did not provide race/ethnicity data).
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- Asian youth had lower maltreatment victimization rates than any other race/ethnicity group.
Internet citation: OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book. Online. Available: http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/victims/qa02107.asp?qaDate=2010.
Released on March 05, 2012.
Data Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth, and Families.
Child Maltreatment 2010. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 2011.
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